Surf/Foil Accessories

Tuning Your Wakesurfer with Fins

The fins are the cheapest, fastest way to change how a wakesurfer rides. More fin area — bigger fins, or more of them — gives drive, hold and a surfy feel that carves and holds a line. Less fin — smaller, or fewer — frees the tail up for a looser, skatier ride that spins and slides more easily. Swapping fins lets one board cover more than one style. Setups vary by board. A single centre fin is loose and skatey; a thruster (three) adds drive and control; twins sit in between, fast and loose. Many boards take a tool-less system like Ronix Fin-S so you can change fins on the water without tools, while others use a standard fin box. Check which system your board uses before buying — fins aren’t universal across boxes. Material changes the feel too. Plastic and fibreglass fins flex a little for a forgiving ride; carbon fins are stiffer and more responsive for riders chasing precise drive. A wax mat or stick-on traction kit keeps your feet planted without re-waxing every session — handy on a board you share or ride often — and a fin case keeps spare fins from rattling around the boat. Waterskiers World stocks Ronix, Hyperlite, Liquid Force, 3D Fins and Surfco Hawaii. Browse the range online or visit the Brisbane store, and tell us your board if you’re not sure which fin system it takes.